Comment prononcer « premature » en anglais
ˌprɛməˈtʃʊər
pre·mə·CHOOR
Accent tonique principal : CHOOR
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “premature”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
pre
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
mə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
CHOOR
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("CHOOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "premature" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“premature or primary ovarian insufficiency is an umbrella term that covers any form of menopause under the age of 40.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“premature tax increase on businesses that are employing people we need them to thrive and survive and uh we need”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“premature to talk about rebuilding the country well certainly Terry if you speak to people here in Ukraine lots of”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“premature to the whole process 95% of colleges and universities allow the posting of unpaid internships on their”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“premature optimization is the root of all evil in parentheses or at least most of it in programming”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“premature to suggest that the guidelines would apply uniformly as they stand to all staff.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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premature or primary ovarian insufficiency is an umbrella term that covers any form of menopause under the age of 40.
Écouter en contexte: “premature”
1 378 extraitsThe Anglais word “premature” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌprɛməˈtʃʊər (phonetic respelling: pre-mə-CHOOR). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (pre · mə · CHOOR), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (CHOOR). Grammatically, “premature” functions as a adjective, noun. SayItVid indexes 1 378 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “premature” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @1:55
“diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency premature or primary ovarian insufficiency is an umbrella term that covers any form of menopause under the age of 40. covers any form of menopause under the age of 40.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @7:04
“prematurely which this would be this would be a premature tax increase on businesses that are employing people we need them to thrive and survive and uh we need we need them to thrive and survive and uh we need”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @2:39
“about recovery in Ukraine but Russia's war on Ukraine is continuing isn't it premature to talk about rebuilding the country well certainly Terry if you speak to people here in Ukraine lots of country well certainly Terry if you speak to people here in Ukraine lots of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @27:41
“and kind of lends its approval and premature to the whole process 95% of colleges and universities allow the posting of unpaid internships on their colleges and universities allow the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @42:37
“worrying about efficiency in the wrong places and at the wrong times premature optimization is the root of all evil in parentheses or at least most of it in programming in parentheses or at least most of it in programming”
Définition et signification: “premature”
- Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
- Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired.
- An infant born prematurely.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “a premature birth”
- “I was lost in reveries of death, and the idea of premature burial held continual possession of my brain.”
- “premature or primary ovarian insufficiency is an umbrella term that covers any form of menopause under the age of 40.”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “premature”
- Pronunciation:
- pre-mə-CHOOR
- Syllabes:
- pre · mə · CHOOR
- Written Hyphenation:
- pre · ma · ture
- Accent tonique principal :
- CHOOR
- IPA:
- ˌprɛməˈtʃʊər
- Écouter en contexte
- premature
Mots qui riment avec “premature”
-ʊərMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "premature" (⁄ˌprɛməˈtʃʊər⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « premature »
Comment prononcer « premature » en anglais ?
« premature » se prononce ⁄ˌprɛməˈtʃʊər⁄ (pre-mə-CHOOR). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « premature » ?
« premature » compte 3 syllabes : pre · mə · CHOOR.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « premature » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « premature » se trouve sur « CHOOR ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « premature » ?
Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
Comment écouter « premature » dans des phrases réelles ?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “premature”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].